International law protects the people who wear them ... It’s an inversion of the Swiss flag (a white cross on a red background). This recognises the historic connection between Switzerland and the ...

The 1986 foundational Statutes of the International Committee of the ... and standing on ICRC vehicles displaying the Red Cross emblem and flag while such vehicles transport tortured, suffering ...

That organization, the International Committee for the Relief to the Wounded became what we call today the Red Cross and Red Crescent – and its story comes to life at this museum. Inside you'll ...